This is a short trek, the goal of which is to follow a trail with constant stunning sceneries nearby the famous city of Pokhara in the Annapurna region. The trek is easy enough to allow the participation of parents with young children.
The trek passes through particualr Gurung villages like Ghandruck and Landdruck, sitting on both sides of a spectacular deep valley with the trail almost completely made of paved steps going up and down. The Gurung villages are typical of this ethnic group, with its local agriculture, its rituals and festivals which constitute one of the major attraction of the trek. Another point of interest of the region is the Australian camp.
In sight for most of the hike are the imposant mountains of the Annapurna Himal: the Annapurna South (7219m), the Hichuli (6441m), the holy Machhapuchre (6996m), the Mardi himal as well as many other attractions of Nepal Himalayas.
Day 01: Meet in Kathmandu
Day 02: Fly/drive to Pokhara, drive to Nayapul, drive to Kimchee and walk to Ghandruk village, (1960m), O/N in logde.
Day 03: Trek to Jhinu Danda Hot spring, 5hrs
Day 04: Trek to Landruk village (1560m), 5hrs
Day 05: Trek to Australian camp (1670m), 5-6hrs
Day 06: Trek to Phedi and drive to hotel in Pokhara
Day 07: Sightseeing around Pokhara.
Day 08: Fly/drive back to Kathmandu.
Day 09: final Departure from Kathmandu for you future destination.
- Airport-hotel service by private vehicle, hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara on the basis of Bed and Breakfast plan as per program
- Three meals per day during the trip
- Hot drink during the walking trip
- Assistant guide as required
- English speaking guide and salary
- Porters as required
- Local insurance, transportation for all the staff members
- Annapurna Conservation Area Project permits
- TIMS cards and,
- Applicable Nepal government tax.
- International flights and airport tax
- Nepal entry visa
- Travel insurance
- Excess luggage charge
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Personal expenses: Phone bills, Laundry etc
- All kinds of unforeseen circumstances
- Gratitude for your staff.
Duration of trip: 9 days
Best time: All four seasons
Difficulty: Easy
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Maximum elevation: 2100m
Trip start/end: Kathmandu-Kathmandu
Trekking highlights: Fly/Drive to Pokhara, drive to Nayapul, Jeep route to Kimche and Ghandruk villages, visit of the old Gurung museum, the ACAP information centre, the natural hot spring at Jhinu. The walk to Landruk Gurung village to cross Pitam Deurai (2100m). Stunning mounain view from the Austrailian camp- including high mountains above 8000m, like the Dhawalagiri-I (8167m) and the Annapurna-I (8091m). View of the holy mountain Fishtail (Machhapuchre), as well as nice sunset and rise from Damphus and the Australian camp, descent to Damphus-Phedi to return to Pokhara Lake side.
